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TAMPA, Fla. – Residents making Saturday evening plans might want to double-check their options, as a wave of stormy weather is set to sweep through the region before giving way to a picture-perfect week.
While Saturday starts with partly sunny skies and a comfortable high near 75 degrees, the weather will take a turn late this afternoon.
Forecasters warn there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing mainly after 5 p.m., bringing breezy conditions with south-southwest winds gusting up to 22 mph.
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The real action arrives after sunset. The chance of precipitation jumps to 70 percent tonight, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 1 a.m. Rainfall amounts could range between a quarter and half an inch, so drivers should watch for slick roads. Temperatures will dip to a mild low of around 61 degrees.
Fortunately, the wet weather won’t stick around. Sunday kicks off mostly cloudy but will gradually clear up, leaving behind sunny skies and a high near 74. Winds will calm significantly, shifting to a light north-northeast breeze.
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Looking ahead to the work week, the Tampa Bay area is in for a steady warm-up. Monday brings mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-76s. Early risers on Tuesday and Wednesday should watch for patchy fog before 9 a.m., but that will burn off quickly to reveal sunny afternoons with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s.
By the time Thursday and Friday roll around, summer will feel like it’s making an early comeback. Expect plenty of sunshine and daytime highs hitting 81 and 82 degrees, respectively, making for ideal beach weather leading into the next weekend.
Tampa Bay 7-Day Forecast Summary
- Saturday: Enjoy the day early—partly sunny with a high of 75. Storms roll in after 5 p.m. and stick around until just past midnight. Gusty winds and up to half an inch of rain are possible.
- Sunday: The clouds clear out for a beautiful end to the weekend. Expect sunny skies by the afternoon with a high of 74 and a cool, crisp night dropping to 53.
- Monday: The work week starts bright and mostly sunny. High near 76 with calm winds.
- Tuesday: Watch for patchy fog on the morning commute. Once it lifts, it’s all sunshine and warmer temps, reaching 78.
- Wednesday: Another foggy start before 9 a.m., followed by a near-repeat of Tuesday—sunny and 78.
- Thursday: The warm-up really kicks in. Mostly sunny skies push temperatures to 81.
- Friday: A perfect finish to the week. Mostly sunny and warm with a high near 82.
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